Drug and
Alcohol Guidelines
- Context
- Guidelines
- Implementation
- Supplementary Information
1 Context
1.1 These Guidelines have been developed in accordance
with the requirements of University Statute 6.4 (6), the
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act, 1986, Section
21 (f), and the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare
Regulations, 1995, Sections 1.2.2 (1) (c ) as stated below:
1.1.1 The University is required to exercise a duty of
care towards its staff and students, and those who use
its facilities and property, and to provide a safe, secure
and suitable environment for the conduct of educational,
scholarly and community activities (Statute 6.4 (6));
and,
1.1.2 Every staff member must "ensure that he or she
is not, by the consumption of alcohol or a drug, in such
a state as to endanger his or her own safety at work or
the safety of any other person" (OHS&W Act, 1986,
Section 21 (f); OHS&W Regulations, 1995, 1.2.2 (1)
(c )).
1.2 The term drugs in this context refers to both legal
medications and illegal drugs.
2 Guidelines
2.1 Staff and students are expected to conduct themselves
in accordance with the requirements of item 1 above.
2.2 No person (including students) may be required to conduct
University business with any person they reasonably believe
to be adversely affected by use of alcohol or drugs.
2.3 Staff of the Health and Counselling Services, the Occupational
Health and Safety Unit and Personnel Policy and Practice
will respond in a confidential manner when consulted about
matters regarding alcohol and/or drug related problems.
2.4 Any staff member or student found to be using and/or
cultivating and/or manufacturing and/or trading in illegal
drugs on University property will be subject to disciplinary
action under the relevant University Statute or policy.
At the discretion of the Executive Director of Administration
the police may be notified.
3 Implementation
3.1 Confidential counselling is available for staff and
students regarding problems arising from matters concerning
use of drugs and alcohol. Staff are encouraged to use the
Employee Assistance Program and students may seek assistance
from the on campus Health and Counselling Services.
3.2 Referral to appropriate drug and alcohol education
and training programs will be offered if required.
3.3 Complaints relating to a staff member using alcohol
or drugs should be directed to the staff member's supervisor.
3.4 In the context of their Occupational Health, Safety
and Welfare responsibilities, supervisors should seek advice
from the Human Resources Division (Personnel Policy and
Practice) regarding how best to approach any staff members
in their area whom they believe may be adversely affected
by alcohol or drugs at work.
3.5 Where there is regular recurrence of behaviour which
is the source of complaint in 3.3 the complainant will advise
the Manager Human Resources.
3.6 Complaints relating to a student affected by use of
alcohol or drugs should be directed to the Head of the Academic
Organisational Unit concerned, or Flinders Housing where
appropriate.
3.7 If there are safety, security or similar issues arising
from the apparently inappropriate behaviour of any person
from any cause then Security should be contacted (12880).
4 Supplementary Information
4.1 Staff with illness or disability arising from use of
alcohol or drugs may be eligible for assistance under the
terms and conditions of their Superannuation fund.
4.2 There are a number of University by-laws, policies
and procedures which relate to the conduct expected of staff
and students. These provide guidance and include:
- University By-Law (20) - disorderly conduct
- University By-Law (22) - use of alcoholic liquor on
University premises
- Responsibilities and Rights of Staff and Students
- Discipline Policy and Procedures for General Staff -
work performance, conduct and disciplinary action
- Supervision and Disciplinary Procedures: Academic Staff-
conduct and disciplinary action for academic staff
- University Statute 6.4 - student conduct
4.3 The following Sections of the Occupational Health,
Safety and Welfare Regulations, 1995, may also be relevant:
- Section 1.3.7 Employer action on reports
- Section 1.3.8 Responsibilities of employees
4.4 On-line information relating to this topic
Last updated: 1 February 2005
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